Automation Engineer Intern — Robotics & PLCs

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Variety of perks to enhance the team

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer intern to support design, development, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions. You will work with robotics, PLCs, PCs and sensors to increase quality and velocity in production.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and the creation of software and electrical capabilities. A bachelor’s degree candidate with strong analytical and communication skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor's in Engineering for the internship duration.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions using Plexus standard processes and teams.
• Create Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes for new programs and tooling.
• Architect and develop software and electrical capabilities.
• Document software workflows, electrical schematics and network diagrams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

Sensing systems

Automation hardware

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer intern to support design, development, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions. You will work with robotics, PLCs, PCs and sensors to increase quality and velocity in production.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and the creation of software and electrical capabilities. A bachelor’s degree candidate with strong analytical and communication skills is preferred.